News from Delco Road Running Club

A. To promote regular running as a life-long activity that will enhance the physical, mental and emotional well being of people of all ages.
B. To sponsor weekly fun-runs in Delaware County neighborhoods for fun and fellowship.
C. To promote communication and camaraderie among area runners.
D. To facilitate competitive racing and team competition for all interested members.

Hello Delco RRC

Have something interesting to add to the email? Forward it to me at info@delcorrc.com. Thanks to those that always give me support.

" The best part of a run? The birds chirping, the awesome air, and the fact that a lot of people are still sleeping. The worst? The first couple of steps. Just getting the creaks out."

Summer Sanders, Olympic gold medalist in swimming and TV commentator

With this quote in mind: Come join us at one of our many Fun Runs. We'll help to get you through those first few step, after that it's all good..

Swarthmore Fun Run - Wednesday

18 runners and walkers were out last night at the very damp Swarthmore Fun Run. 10 people came out to Swarthmore Pizza afterwards for good food and laughs. Come on out and join in the fun. All abilities are welcome.

Another New Club Member...

I am proud to announce the birth of Francis Meriwether Randolph on September 27th. He came five weeks ahead of schedule and is doing quite well after a short stay in NICU. Elizabeth is recovering and doing great in her new role as a mom.

Paul Randolph

Delco Cross Country Championships

Our club directed another successful Delaware County High School Championship Cross-Country meet this past Saturday afternoon at Rose Tree Park in Media. It was the 48th annual event, and our club has been invoved for 35 years. Twenty-two high school teams and over 500 runners participated in the five races thatwere held over the hilly 3.1 mile course.

Strath Haven High High School won the girls varsity race with 80 points while runnerup Haverford H.S. scored 91. Cardinal O'Hara won the boys' varsity race with the lowest score ever recorded in meet history: 19 points as their runners finished 1,3,4,5, and 6 places. O'Hara boys are currently ranked as the number one high school team in the entire state of Pennsylvania.

Meet directors Martin Deeney and Byron Mundy would like to thank all the Delco RRC members and others who worked the meet including Pete Belfi, Terry Adamson, bill McGurk, Mike Gormley, Kathy Gormley, Shirley Weber, FRan Deeney, Marylou Long, Patricia Hicks, Bill Coren, Dawn Patterson, Amy Binder, John Greenstine, Bridget morse, Eric Mundy, Davin Mundy, Mark Draper, Andy Keller, Larry Filtz, Marian Filtz, Mike Nichols, Jack Labar, Bob Zwaan, Bob Fyfe, Jack Corcoran, Steve Whitmore, Diane Lista, Tom Brazill, John AShton,and Tony DiLucido.

Race Results - send in your race results to info@delcorrc.com

When you send in your race results, please include the following: Name of race, date of race, your age, time, any age group award. Thanks

Philly 1/2 Marathon - 9/18/11

45 - Paul Randolph - 1:23:34

Run for Heroes 5K - 10/9/11

43 - Greg Milbourne - 22:15

Delaware Distance Classic 15K - 10/9/11

58 - Beth Howlett - 1:15:16

Hershey 1/2 Marathon - 10/16/11

31 - Diane Rowe - 2:11:52

47 - Meg Nilan - 2:21:26

55 - Mary Beth Mundy - 2:27:21

SOAR 5K - 10/16/11

48 - Paul Isaac - 33:46

Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K - 10/16/11

45 - Paul Randolph - 17:56 (3rd overall - around 800 runners)

Runner/Walker Injury Clinic

David Webner, MD, from the Healthplex Sports Medicine Institute will be at the store from 10 AM to 1 PM this coming Saturday for complimentary sports injury consults. He specializes in the non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal pain and injuries. Dr. Webner is also an accomplished marathon runner. Call us (610-252-8826) or email (therunningplace@gmail.com) to schedule an appointment time.

www.therunningplace.com

Singh, 100, finishes marathon in Toronto

Oldest Marathoner (Editor's Note: Fauja was clean shaven at the start of the race.)

TORONTO

A 100-year-old man Sunday became the first centenarian to complete a marathon when he finished the 26.2-mile event in Toronto.

Fauja Singh, a British citizen who was born in India, completed the run just before 6 p.m. local time in eight hours, 11 minutes and 5.9 seconds, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

It was Singh's eighth marathon. He set a record in the 90-plus age category in 2003 - also in the Toronto marathon - finishing in five hours, 40 minutes and one second.

However, this year's event was marred by the death of a 27-year-old man who collapsed just 320 yards from the finish line.

The man was taken from the course about 11:15 a.m. and transported to a hospital, where he later died.

Police did not confirm if the man was competing in the marathon, half-marathon or 5-kilometer run being held Sunday, but the Canadian Press reported that it appeared he suffered a heart attack while running the half-marathon.

About 22,000 people participated in the three races, and the marathon was won by Kenneth Mungara of Kenya in a time of 2:09:51.

Meanwhile, Singh, who was the last runner to complete the course, said he was overjoyed at his achievement.

"Beating his original prediction, he's overjoyed," his coach and translator Harmander Singh said.

"Earlier, just before we came around the [final] corner, he said, 'Achieving this will be like getting married again.'

"He's absolutely overjoyed, he's achieved his lifelong wish."

The coach said his runner had been aiming for a time of about nine hours.

While in Toronto, Fauja Singh on Thursday broke world records for runners older than 100 in eight different distances ranging from 100 meters to 5,000 meters.

Singh, who speaks only Punjabi, was born on a farm in India in April 1911 and is 5-feet-8 and weighs just 115 pounds.

He has said previously that part of his secret is that he eats a light vegetarian diet of mainly tea, toast and curry.

Singh took up running about 20 years ago after losing his wife and child in tragic circumstances.

Nether Providence Twp Race for Our First Responders

The Fueled Up and Fired Up 5K Challenge-Saturday, October 22nd at 9 a.m. Don't forget to register for one of the most beautiful and challenging 5ks in Delaware County! This year the Nether Providence Twp Race for Our First Responders is teaming up with Wilson Oil and Propane to offer a new course and a terrific post race celebration! Cash awards for the top overall runners, five year age groups for awards, and water bottles and t shirts for all pre registered participants (and day of, while supplies last). Form a team! Awards for fastest team and largest team participation, including walkers! There will also be a raffle for some great prizes including running store and restaurant gift certificates and a $1200 gas grill so stick some extra cash in that little pocket in your shorts! Register on line at www.wilsonoilandpropane.com or day of at the Wallingford Presbyterian Church at 111 Brookhaven Road, Wallingford, PA starting at 8 a.m.

Upcoming Races This Week

Saturday, October 22, 2011
4:00 PM 5th Annual Bobtoberfest
4 Mile Run - This race is characterized by the Oktoberfest theme with race staff dressed in traditional German festive clothing. Race proceeds will benefit the ALS Hope Foundation in honor of former BMRC club president Tom Corrigan.
Location: Boathouse Row at Lloyd Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Website: www.runtheday.com
Contact: Race Director

Saturday, October 22, 2011
8:30 AM 11th Annual Footsteps for Friends
5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Location: 851 Buck Lane, Haverford, PA 19041
Website: www.runtheday.com
Contact: Andrea Dominic
Phone: 610-642-2334

Saturday, October 22, 2011
9:00 AM N. P. Fueled Up and Fired Up 5K Challenge
The Nether Providence Township Race for Our First Responders is joining with Wilson Oil & Propane to change up the Township's annual 5K5K. Our flat fast 5K is running for the Hills. This year it will start at the Wallingford Train Station, take you through some rolling terrain before sending you up the Leiper Smedley Trail to the finish. There will be a 2 mile walk and childrens races. Race finishes with a post race party for all participants and spectators at Wilson Oil and Propane on Rogers Lane. This year, in addition to benefiting the Township's First Responders, the race will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation-Philadelphia, Wilson's charitable partner. Please join us in a challenging run that supports some great causes.
Location: Race Starts at the Wallingford Train Station on E. Possum Hollow Road; registration and packet pick up will be at the Wallingford Presbyterian Church at Brookhaven and Avondale Rds
Website: www.netherprovidence.org
Contact: Christine Reuther

Saturday, October 22, 2011
9:00 AM Race for our Rivers
5K Trail Run / Walk
Location: Blackbird Creek Reserve, 801 Blackbird Landing Road, Townsend, DE
Website: www.active.com
Contact: Meghan Gloyd
Phone: 302-832-3100 ext.130

Saturday, October 22, 2011
7:00 PM 3rd Annual Ghouls and Fools
6.5 Mile (more or less) Nighttime Trail Run
Location: 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA 19606
Website: www.pretzelcitysports.com
Contact: Ron Horn
Phone: 610-779-2668

Saturday, October 22, 2011
9:00 AM Miles for the Mounted Patrol
5k Trail Run / Walk - The Friends of the Mounted Patrol (FMP) is a group of private citizens and volunteers with the mission to ensure that the Mounted Police Unit stays intact.
Location: Carousel Park, 3700 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
Website: www.races2run.com
Contact: Wayne S. Kursh
Phone: 302-654-6400

Saturday, October 22, 2011
10:00 AM 7th Annual Stoudt's Brewing Distance Classic
12K Race - Coupon for free beer at end of race.
Location: 2800 North Reading Road, Adamstown, PA
Website: www.Active.com
Contact: Peter Belanger
Phone: 717-371-0746

Sunday, October 23, 2011
8:30 AM Running for Answers
5K Race and Walk - benefits the Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation
Location: Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park (4231 Avenue of the Republic, Phila, PA 19131).
Website: www.runningforanswers.com
Contact: Lynne V. Hernandez
Phone: 215-760-3977

Sunday, October 23, 2011
9:00 AM Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Marathon
Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
Location: Canal Park in Northampton, PA
Website: www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon
Contact: Dennis Scholl
Phone: 610-923-3548 x225

Sunday, October 23, 2011
9:00 AM Martin's Run to Defeat Dementia
5K Run / Walk - All proceeds to go to Martins Run , Senior Life Care Community in Media, PA - Defeat Dementia Fund
Location: Delaware County Community College, 901 South Media Line Road, Media Pa, 19063
Website: www.runtheday.com
Contact: Rich Pezick
Phone: 610-353-7660 x 253

Sunday, October 23, 2011
9:00 AM Laurel House DASH Against Domestic Violence
5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Location: Upper Gwynedd Township Building, North Wales, PA
Website: www.laurel-house.org
Contact: Jenny Boyer
Phone: 610-277-1860 x119

Sunday, October 23, 2011
10:00 AM Oktober Lauf Fest
Trail 1/2 Marathon - Along the Pennypack Creek within the limits of Pennypack park.
Location: Pine Road Entry at Pennypack Park, Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Website: www.uberendurancesports.com/Oktoberfest.html

Happy Birthday!!!

Upcoming Delco RRC birthdays this week: Lou Burgese, Bill Erb and Mary Beth Mundy (Sat 10/22), George Jackson, Greg Milbourne and Maridel Whitmore (Mon 10/24). Stay young by joining us on one of our many Fun Runs and make new friends.

Book Club

Check back to see when the next meeting will be and what book will be discussed.

Pictures

If you take pictures at club events or already have pictures of recent club events/races, we have set up a Picasa web account for club members to use. This will enable the Club to keep an archive of pictures in one location which will be viewable by everyone. If you are interested in uploading pictures to our site, contact me and I will give you the login information. Click HERE to email me and get the needed information. Bill

Click HERE to view previously uploaded pictures.

Message Board - If you have something to get out in a hurry, this is the place to do it.

Emails - If you want to have something posted in the weekly email, contact me (Bill) at this info@delcorrc.com.

Remember, this is your forum to get information out to the club. Please send in your ideas.

Sincerely,

Bill McGurk

610-291-9707

Delco Road Running Club